Originally Posted by Taltarzac725 (Post 1112182)

Some coyotes will run from loud noises, some do not. There was an earlier thread in which Villagers tried to scare away a coyote with whistles and such and it stayed. Coyotes are smart and quick to change their habits as are many breeds of dogs.

I carry golf balls when walking my dog at night in Lynnhaven as well as a whistle and a large flashlight. And the first thing I would do if a coyote approached is pick up my dog and scream as loudly as I can.

I do think that your dog is much more likely to be attacked by another domestic dog, hit by a golf cart, or by a car than taken by a coyote but we should be aware of the danger especially in areas where the coyotes have lost their natural habitat. The older neighborhoods in the Villages see few coyotes, those that are quite newer though are getting a lot more sightings.

If a coyote is identified as killing pets, then I do think that coyote should be killed. Hopefully, by someone that knows how to do this humanely. Two cats were taken off of a lanai and one dog was snatched in its front yard at 12:30 AM.

Originally Posted by Chi-Town (Post 1112201)

Two cats taken off a lanai? You keep mentioning that with no back up at all. I know you do research and spend a lot time documenting such, but the cats/lanai story is just hearsay and second or third hand. Unless there is specific evidence, it's not worth losing credibility over.

Originally Posted by nana13 (Post 1112041)

Just information, You are now living in Fla. (central to be exact). The land around us and the land your home was build on was cattle land and wilderness, even swamps, When the land was purchased, and construction started, these natural inhabitants for native animals in this area were being displaced. where can they go???? No place to hide, S. of 466A was the last of the hooray for them,and now there is no where, unless they can find their way to the natural wildlife preserves. I am so tired of people, saying trap these animals (gators, coyotes, bear, bobcats etc.) and they end up being killed. Live with it folks, understand their habits and needs, and just take caution, use the good common sense God gave you. Don't take your dog out at midnight and let it run free, don't allow your cat to run the neighborhood at night, you as a human if you are to walk early, take a light and a can of change, to deter with loud noises. All of these animals will flee from loud noises. As far as ducks and birds and rabbits being eaten, this is known as the balance of nature. Stop thinking you live in the city, this is Fla. not New York City, Chicago, Baltimore, or Philly. Leave them alone and let them have their space. Amen.

Originally Posted by Wing-nut2 (Post 1111718)

Spotted a Coyote in Hadley behide Ellenton Run. He's cleaning out the lake of ducks. Called TV, they don't care!

Originally Posted by kittygilchrist (Post 1112257)

Http://www.talkofthevillages.com/for...yote+sightings

If anybody wanted to map sightings, your post would be appreciated in this thread. Some of do care, and are taking action, and your info is important data.

Originally Posted by nana13 (Post 1112041)

Just information, You are now living in Fla. (central to be exact). The land around us and the land your home was build on was cattle land and wilderness, even swamps, When the land was purchased, and construction started, these natural inhabitants for native animals in this area were being displaced. where can they go???? No place to hide, S. of 466A was the last of the hooray for them,and now there is no where, unless they can find their way to the natural wildlife preserves. I am so tired of people, saying trap these animals (gators, coyotes, bear, bobcats etc.) and they end up being killed. Live with it folks, understand their habits and needs, and just take caution, use the good common sense God gave you. Don't take your dog out at midnight and let it run free, don't allow your cat to run the neighborhood at night, you as a human if you are to walk early, take a light and a can of change, to deter with loud noises. All of these animals will flee from loud noises.

Originally Posted by Taltarzac725 (Post 1112282)

Lynnhaven seems quite safe for me from coyote snatchings by in large except for that very probably coyote mauling through the lanai on Livingston Loop at the west side nearer the golf course.

Originally Posted by Chi-Town (Post 1112201)

Two cats taken off a lanai? You keep mentioning that with no back up at all. I know you do research and spend a lot time documenting such, but the cats/lanai story is just hearsay and second or third hand. Unless there is specific evidence, it's not worth losing credibility over.

Originally Posted by Barefoot (Post 1112460)

Tal, we usually agree on things, but not this time. You say "very probable".
I say unless it's fact, it is probably an an unsubstantiated rumor being passed around town.

Originally Posted by bestmickey (Post 1112717)

The two cats missing from lanai events were substantiated in a previous thread. You can look it up yourself, I won't take the time to provide direct quotes. The person (known to me) who confirmed the events directly knows and spoke with the two people who lost their cats. One totally disappeared (screen broken open). The second loss was confirmed by patches of the cat's fur in the yard (again, screen broken open).

Sorry for you if the two people who lost their cats don't come on here to satisfy your craving for direct input. Face reality, however, and stop living in a dream.

Originally Posted by bestmickey (Post 1112717)

The two cats missing from lanai events were substantiated in a previous thread. You can look it up yourself, I won't take the time to provide direct quotes. The person (known to me) who confirmed the events directly knows and spoke with the two people who lost their cats. One totally disappeared (screen broken open). The second loss was confirmed by patches of the cat's fur in the yard (again, screen broken open).

Sorry for you if the two people who lost their cats don't come on here to satisfy your craving for direct input. Face reality, however, and stop living in a dream.

Originally Posted by nana13 (Post 1112041)

Just information, You are now living in Fla. (central to be exact). The land around us and the land your home was build on was cattle land and wilderness, even swamps, When the land was purchased, and construction started, these natural inhabitants for native animals in this area were being displaced. where can they go???? No place to hide, S. of 466A was the last of the hooray for them,and now there is no where, unless they can find their way to the natural wildlife preserves. I am so tired of people, saying trap these animals (gators, coyotes, bear, bobcats etc.) and they end up being killed. Live with it folks, understand their habits and needs, and just take caution, use the good common sense God gave you. Don't take your dog out at midnight and let it run free, don't allow your cat to run the neighborhood at night, you as a human if you are to walk early, take a light and a can of change, to deter with loud noises. All of these animals will flee from loud noises. As far as ducks and birds and rabbits being eaten, this is known as the balance of nature. Stop thinking you live in the city, this is Fla. not New York City, Chicago, Baltimore, or Philly. Leave them alone and let them have their space. Amen.